Reddit expands access to publisher tools

All approved media partners will now be able to share content and analyze engagement as part of a beta test through the Links tab in Reddit Pro.

EU regulators propose banning AI nudification apps

The legislation would prohibit any artificial image and video generation platform, including X’s Grok, from generating unauthorized, sexually explicit images.

Meta’s next subscription package could boost Instagram performance

Additional features including spotlight and rewatch will allow paying users to get more out of their Instagram Stories, boosting app value for creators.

Meta updates Edits with new fonts, templates and better search tools

Included in the latest round of features is an exclusive font based on the film “Dhurandhar The Revenge,” which was recently released worldwide.

X limits access to X Pro management app

The move limits use of the platform formerly known as TweetDeck to users paying for the company’s Premium+ tier.

LinkedIn will no longer allow real-time livestreams

Starting in June, the platform will require users to schedule events ahead of time, although streams can be planned “just minutes in advance,” per the company.

TikTok for Business introduces campaign to drive in-app shopping

The platform is looking to connect creators and brands with its expanding community of users who turn to the app for discovery and purchasing.

X loses lawsuit alleging advertisers’ boycott was politically motivated

A judge in Texas dismissed the case and ruled that the app failed to prove its case against the World Federation of Advertisers.

Meta introduces new ad and discovery options at IAB NewFronts

Reels trending ads will be expanded and the Partnership Ads Hub will offer a redesigned layout and additional insights.

Meta’s Oversight Board warns against expanded rollout of community notes

The board said a crowd-sourced approach, which replaced the company’s third-party fact checking in the U.S., may not be safe in other regions.

Google offers new Demand Gen ad campaign features

The latest update includes AI-powered video generation and improved YouTube Creator Partnerships.

WhatsApp rolls out multiple features to improve chats

Updates include new storage management tools, improved ways to transfer history from Android to iOS and AI-enabled responses.

New Mexico jury approves $375M in civil damages against Meta

The landmark ruling found the social media giant liable for failing to protect children from online predators, according to Reuters.

Jury finds Meta and YouTube guilty of causing social media addiction

The plaintiff was awarded $6 million in damages following a California trial that focused on intentionally designed systems such as infinite scrolling.

X announces, then retracts, updated revenue share incentives

The company first said it would give more weight to impressions from a user’s home region before owner Elon Musk canceled the plan following user dissent.

YouTube expands Shopping Affiliate Program access

The platform lowered the follower threshold from 1,000 to 500, allowing more creators to earn sales commissions from video links.

Reddit implements new [App] label to identify bot profiles

CEO Steve Huffman said the move was designed to let users know when they’re talking to a person and when they’re not.

Meta updates its Threads Marketing API

New features include supported App Ads to facilitate ad buys and Reply Moderation Tooling to provide more posting options in third-party platforms.

Snapchat rolls out new ad options to help brands increase their in-app presence

The app introduced Total Snap Takeovers and is developing a Snap-specific promotional option in an effort to win more marketing dollars.

Meta adds more tools to help businesses drive in-app sales

The company announced a range of new in-app shopping updates at ShopTalk 2026.

Pinterest adds Promote a Pin option for marketers

The new option will offer creators and brands a flexible budget option to showcase content and reach more of the platform’s 619 million active users.

Reddit introduces additional marketing tools designed for retailers

Advertisers will be able to include shoppable tiles and promotional overlays, which can help them reach the platform’s growing community of high-intent shoppers.

Snapchat adds AI-powered image-to-video generation to Lens Studio

Augmented reality developers will be able to create their own effects and integrate those clips into their Lenses using a closed-prompt approach.

TikTok adds new ad placement options offering higher exposure

The updated promotional opportunities include Logo Takeover, TopReach and an expanded Pulse suite.

Snapchatters created almost 2 trillion Snaps in 2025

The platform said the number amounts to about 3.8 million Snaps per minute, although the app’s overall momentum appears to be stalling.